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Reuters

Airbus Defence chief rejects “total failure” scenario for FCAS, says networking and drone-program work will proceed

Airbus Defence chief has ruled out a complete collapse of the crisis-hit Franco-German FCAS fighter jet effort, asserting that at least core networking capabilities for weapons and the drone programme will continue. The comments aim to preserve momentum on key FCAS subsystems despite broader programme instability.

2026-05-27T03:54:50.221952-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing  
Australian Aviation • Robert Dougherty

RAAF takes delivery of its final P-8A Poseidon

By Australian Aviation: The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final P‑8A Poseidon aircraft, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Australia’s ability to conduct anti‑submarine warfare, maritime strike, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

Also: AeroTime and Janes
2026-05-26T23:26:28.993658-07:00
ATC   Aerial Firefighting   Helicopter   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
USNI News • Heather Mongilio

2 Naval Aviators Safe After T-45C Goshawk Crashes in Mississippi, Some Training Flights Paused

By USNI News: Two naval aviators are safe after their U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk crashed around 12:30 p.m. Central in Mississippi. The aviators ejected safely and are being evaluated at a local medical center, according to a release from Chief of Naval Air Training.

Also: Aviation Safety Network
2026-05-26T15:09:19.566249-07:00
Space Force   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

HASC $1.15T defense policy bill takes aim at industrial base challenges

By Breaking Defense: The bill authorizes multiyear procurement of critical munitions, the F-35 and the Arleigh Burke destroyer.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, aia-aerospace.org, Defense Daily and 4 more
2026-05-26T14:04:32.733605-07:00
North America   Defense Budgets & Spending   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

US lawmakers weigh aviation fuel cost increase from Iran war in fiscal 2027 defense hearing

By DefenseNews.com: Ahead of drafting fiscal year 2027’s NDAA, U.S. lawmakers are grappling with the rise in fuel prices and what it means for the military's aviation costs.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and defcrosnews.com
2026-05-26T14:23:45.094355-07:00